American Indians Into Medicine; Notice of Competitive Grant Applications for American Indians Into Medicine Program, 37252-37257 [07-3310]

Agencies

• DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
• Indian Health Service

[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 130 (Monday, July 9, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37252-37257]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-3310]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Indian Health Service


American Indians Into Medicine; Notice of Competitive Grant 
Applications for American Indians Into Medicine Program

    Announcement Type: Initial.
    Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2007-IHS-INMED-0001.
    CFDA Number: 93.970.
    Key Dates:
    Application Deadline: August 16, 2007.
    Application Review: August 21, 2007.
    Application Notification: August 27, 2007.
    Anticipated Award Start Date: September 1, 2007.

I. Funding Opportunity Description

    The Indian Health Service (IHS) announces that competitive grant 
applications are being accepted for the American Indians into Medicine 
Program. These grants are established under the authority of 25 U.S.C. 
1616g(a) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, as amended by 
Public Law (Pub. L.) 102-573. The purpose of the Indians into Medicine 
program is to augment the number of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/
AN) health professionals serving AI/AN by encouraging them to enter the 
health professions and removing the multiple barriers to their entrance 
into IHS and private practice among AI/AN communities. For the purpose 
of maintaining and expanding the Indians into Medicine program two 
grants will be funded. One grant will be funded at $300,000 and a 
second grant will be funded at $60,000. Each grant will have different 
criteria which will be listed separately in this announcement.
    This program is described at 93.970 in the Catalog of Federal 
Domestic Assistance. The Public Health Service (PHS) is committed to 
achieving the health promotion and disease prevention objectives of 
Healthy People 2010, a PHS-led activity for setting priority areas. 
This program announcement is related to the priority area of 
Educational and Community-based programs. Potential applicants may 
obtain a copy of Healthy People 2010, summary report in print, Stock 
No. 017-001-00547-9, or via CD-ROM, Stock No. 107-001-00549-5, through 
the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, P.O. Box 
371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7945, (202) 512-1800. You may access this 
information via the Internet at the following Web site: www.health.gov/
healthypeople.
    The PHS strongly encourages all grant and contract recipients to 
provide a smoke-free workplace and promote the non-use of all tobacco 
products. In addition, Public Law 103-227, the Pro-Children Act of 
1994, prohibits smoking in certain facilities (or in some cases, any 
portion of the facility) in which regular or routine education, 
library, day care, health care, or early childhood development services 
are provided to children. This is consistent with the PHS mission to 
protect and advance the physical and mental health of the American 
people.

II. Award Information

    Type of Awards: Grant.
    Estimated Funds Available: The total amount identified for Fiscal 
Year 2007 is $360,000 to provide support for an estimated two awards. 
The awards are for 12 months in duration and the awards are 
approximately $300,000 for one grant award and $60,000 for a second 
grant award. Future awards issued under this announcement are subject 
to the availability of funds.
    Anticipated Number of Awards: An estimated two awards will be made 
under the program. Applicants may apply for both grants but only one 
grant will be awarded per applicant.
    Project Period: 36 months = $300,000 grant award; 12 months = 
$60,000 grant award.
    Award Amount: $300,000, per year for one grant award and $60,000, 
per year for a second grant award.

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III. Eligibility Information

    1. Eligible Applicants:
    Public and nonprofit private colleges and universities with medical 
and other allied health programs are eligible to apply for the grants. 
Public and nonprofit private colleges that operate nursing programs are 
not eligible under this announcement since the IHS currently funds the 
Nursing Recruitment grant program.
    The existing INMED grant program at the University of North Dakota 
has as its target population Indian Tribes primarily within the States 
of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Montana. A 
college or university applying under this announcement must propose to 
conduct its program among Indian Tribes in States not currently served 
by the University of North Dakota INMED program.
    2. Cost Sharing/Matching:
    This announcement does not require matching funds or cost sharing.
    3. Other Requirements:
    Required Affiliations--The grant applicant must submit official 
documentation indicating Tribal cooperation with and support of the 
program within the schools on its reservation. Documentation must be in 
the form prescribed by the Tribes governing body, i.e., letter of 
support or Tribal resolution. Documentation must be submitted from 
every Tribe ``affected'' by the grant program. If application budgets 
exceed the stated dollar amount that is outlined within this 
announcement, it will not be considered for funding. One grant will be 
funded at $300,000 and a second grant will be funded at $60,000. Each 
grant will have different criteria which will be listed separately in 
this announcement. Please specify which grant you are applying for. 
Applicants may apply for both grants but only one grant will be awarded 
per applicant.

IV. Application and Submission Information

    1. Applicant package may be found in www.grants.gov (Grants.gov) or 
at https://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/gogp/gogp_funding.asp. 
Information regarding the electronic application process may be 
directed to Michelle G. Bulls, at 301-443-6528 or the Grants.gov 
Helpdesk 1-800-518-4726. The entire application package is available 
at: https://www.grants.gov/Apply. Detailed application instructions for 
this announcement are downloadable on Grants.gov.
    2. Content and Form of Application Submission:
     Be single spaced.
     Be typewritten.
     Have consecutively numbered pages.
     Use black type not smaller than 12 characters per one 
inch.
     Contain a narrative that does not exceed 7 typed pages 
that includes the other submission requirements below. The 7 page 
narrative does not include the work plan, standard forms, Tribal 
resolutions or letters of support (if necessary), table of contents, 
budget, budget justifications, narratives, and/or other appendix items.
    Public Policy Requirements: All Federal-wide public policies apply 
to the IHS grants with the exception of the Lobbying and Discrimination 
public policy.

--Include Letter of Intent requirements under Public Policy 
Requirements.

    3. Submission Dates and Times:
    Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by 
12 midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST). If technical challenges arise 
and the applicant is unable to successfully complete the electronic 
application process, the applicant should contact Michelle G. Bulls, 
Grants Policy Staff, fifteen days prior to the application deadline and 
advise of the difficulties that your organization is experiencing. The 
grantee must obtain prior approval, in writing (e-mails are acceptable) 
allowing the paper submission. If submission of a paper application is 
requested and approved, the original and two copies may be sent to the 
appropriate grants contact that is listed in Section IV above. 
Applications not submitted through Grants.gov, without an approved 
waiver, may be returned to the applicant without review or 
consideration. Late applications will not be accepted for processing, 
will be returned to the applicant and will not be considered for 
funding.
    4. Intergovernmental Review:
    Executive Order 12372 requiring intergovernmental review is not 
applicable to this program.
    5. Funding Restrictions:
     Pre award costs are allowable pending prior approval from 
the awarding agency. However, in accordance with 45 CFR Part 74 all pre 
award costs are incurred at the recipient's risk. The awarding office 
is under no obligation to reimburse such costs if for any reason the 
applicant does not receive an award or if the award to the recipient is 
less than anticipated.
     The available funds are inclusive of direct and 
appropriate indirect costs.
     Only one grant will be awarded per applicant.
     IHS will not acknowledge receipt of applications.
    Electronic Submission--The preferred method for receipt of 
applications is electronic submission through Grants.gov. However, 
should any technical challenges arise regarding the submission, please 
contact Grants.gov Customer Support at 1 (800) 518-4726 or 
support@grants.gov. The Contact Center hours of operation are Monday 
through Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST. If you require additional 
assistance please call (301) 443-6290 and identify the need for 
assistance regarding your Grants.gov application. Your call will be 
transferred to the appropriate grants staff member. The applicant must 
seek assistance at least fifteen days prior to the application 
deadline. Applicants that do not adhere to the timelines for Central 
Contractor Registry (CCR) and/or Grants.gov registration and/or 
requesting timely assistance with technical issues will not be a 
candidate for paper applications.
    To submit an application electronically, please use the https://
www.Grants.gov/Apply site. Download a copy of the application package, 
on the Grants.gov Web site, complete it offline and then upload and 
submit the application via the Grants.gov site. You may not e-mail an 
electronic copy of a grant application to IHS.
    Please be reminded of the following:
     Under the new IHS application submission requirements, 
paper applications are not the preferred method. However, if you have 
technical problems submitting your application on line, please directly 
contact Grants.gov Customer Support at: https://www.grants.gov/
CustomerSupport.
     Upon contacting Grants.gov obtain a tracking number of 
proof of contact. The tracking number is helpful if there are technical 
issues that cannot be resolved and a waiver request from Grants Policy 
must be obtained.
     If it is determined that a formal wavier is necessary, the 
applicant must submit a request, in writing (e-mails are acceptable), 
to Michelle.Bulls@ihs.gov that includes a justification for the need to 
deviate from the standard electronic submission process. Upon receipt 
of approval, a hard copy application package must be downloaded by the 
applicant from Grants.gov, and sent directly to the Division of Grants 
Operations (DGO), 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 120, Rockville, MD 20852 
by the due date, August 16, 2007.
     Upon entering the Grants.gov site, there is information 
available that outlines the applicant requirements regarding electronic 
submission of an application through Grants.gov, as well

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as the hours of operation. Applicants must not wait until the deadline 
date to begin the application process through Grants.gov as the 
registration process for CCR could take up to fifteen working days.
     To use Grants.gov you, as the applicant, must have a Duns 
and Bradstreet (DUNS) Number and register in the CCR. You should allow 
a minimum of ten working days to complete CCR registration. See below 
on how to apply.
     You must submit all documents electronically, including 
all information typically included on the SF 424 and all necessary 
assurances and certifications.
     Please use the optional attachment feature in Grants.gov 
to attached additional documentation that may be requested by IHS.
     If Tribal resolutions or letters of support are required, 
please include them as an attachment in your electronic application.
     Your application must comply with any page limitation 
requirements described in the program announcement.
     After you electronically submit your application, you will 
receive an automatic acknowledgement from Grants.gov that contains a 
Grants.gov tracking number. The Indian Health Service, DGO will 
retrieve your application from Grants.gov. DGO will not notify 
applicants that the application has been received.
     You may access the electronic application for this program 
on https://www.Grants.gov.
     You may search for the downloadable application package by 
either the CFDA number or the Funding Opportunity Number. Both numbers 
are identified in the heading of this announcement.
     The applicant must provide the Funding Opportunity Number: 
HHS-2007-IHS INMED-0001.
    Again, e-mail applications will not be accepted under this 
announcement.

DUNS Number

    Applicants are required to have a DUNS number to apply for a grant 
or cooperative agreement from the Federal Government. The DUNS number 
is a nine digit identification number, which uniquely identifies 
business entities. Obtaining a DUNS number is easy and there is no 
charge. To obtain a DUNS number, access https://www.dunandbradstreet.com 
or call 1-866-705-5711. Interested parties may wish to obtain their 
DUNS number by phone to expedite the process.
    Applications submitted electronically must also be registered with 
the CCR. A DUNS number is required before CCR registration can be 
completed. Many organizations may already have a DUNS number. Please 
use the number listed above to investigate whether or not your 
organization has a DUNS number. Registration with the CCR is free of 
charge.
    Applicants may register by calling 1-888-227-2423. Please review 
and complete the CCR Registration Worksheet located on https://
www.grants.gov/CCRRegister.
    More detailed information regarding these registration processes 
can be found at https://www.grants.gov.

V. Application Review Information

1. Criteria for Applicants Applying for the $300,000 Grant Award

A. Introduction and Potential Effectiveness of Project (30 pts.)
    (1) Describe your legal status and organization.
    (2) State specific objectives of the project, which are measurable 
in terms of being quantified, significant to the needs of Indian 
people, logical, complete and consistent with the purpose of 25 U.S.C. 
1616g.
    (3) Describe briefly what the project intends to accomplish. 
Identify the expected results, benefits, and outcomes or products to be 
derived from each objective of the project.
    (4) Provide a project specific work plan (milestone chart) which 
lists each objective, the tasks to be conducted in order to reach the 
objective, and the time frame needed to accomplish each task. Time 
frames should be projected in a realistic manner to assure that the 
scope of work can be completed within each budget period.
    (5) In the case of proposed projects for identification of Indians 
with a potential for education or training in the health professions, 
include a method for assessing the potential of interested Indians for 
undertaking necessary education or training in such health professions.
    (6) State clearly the criteria by which the project's progress will 
be evaluated and by which the success of the project will be 
determined.
    (7) Explain the methodology that will be used to determine if the 
needs, goals, and objectives identified and discussed in the 
application are being met and if the results and benefits identified 
are being achieved.
    (8) Identify who will perform the evaluation and when.
B. Project Administration (20 pts.)
    (1) Provide an organizational chart and describe the 
administrative, managerial and organizational arrangements and the 
facilities and resources to be utilized to conduct the proposed project 
(include in appendix).
    (2) Provide the name and qualifications of the project director or 
other individuals responsible for the conduct of the project; the 
qualifications of the principle staff carrying out the project; and a 
description of the manner in which the application's staff is or will 
be organized and supervised to carry out the proposed project. Include 
biographical sketches of key personnel (or job descriptions if the 
position is vacant) (include in appendix).
    (3) Describe any prior experience in administering similar 
projects.
    (4) Discuss the commitment of the organization, i.e., although not 
required, the level of non-Federal support. List the intended financial 
participation, if any, of the applicant in the proposed project 
specifying the type of contributions such as cash or services, loans of 
full or part-time staff, equipment, space, materials or facilities or 
other contributions.
    (5) Describe the ability to provide outreach and recruitment for 
health professions to Indian communities including elementary and 
secondary schools and community colleges located on Indian reservations 
which will be served by the program.
    (6) To the maximum extent feasible, employ qualified Indians in the 
program.
C. Accessibility to Target Population (20 pts.)
    (1) Describe the current and proposed participation of Indians (if 
any) in your organization.
    (2) Identify the target Indian population to be served by your 
proposed project and the relationship of your organization to that 
population.
    (3) Describe the methodology to be used to access the target 
population.
    (4) Identify existing university tutoring, counseling and student 
support services.
D. Relationship of Objectives to Manpower Deficiencies (20 pts.)
    (1) Provide data and supporting documentation to substantiate need 
for recruitment.
    (2) Indicate the number of potential Indian students to be 
contacted and recruited as well as potential cost per student 
recruited. Those projects that have the potential to serve a greater 
number of Indians will be given first consideration.
    (3) Describe methodology to locate and recruit students with 
educational potential in a variety of health care

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fields. Primary recruitment efforts must be in the field of medicine 
with secondary efforts in other allied health fields such as pharmacy, 
dentistry, medical technology, x-ray technology, etc. The field of 
nursing is excluded since the IHS does fund the IHS Nursing Recruitment 
grant program.
Project Budget (10 pts.)
    (1) Clearly define the budget. Provide a justification and detailed 
breakdown of the funding by category for the first year of the project. 
Information on the project director and project staff should include 
salaries and percentage of time assigned to the grant. List equipment 
purchases necessary for the conduct of the project.
    (2) The available funding level of approximately $300,000 is 
inclusive of both direct and indirect costs. Indirect costs are 
calculated using 8 percent of the total direct costs as required by HHS 
Grants Policy for training grants. Because this project is for a 
training grant, the HHS Grants Policy Statement, Rev. 01/07 limits 
reimbursement of indirect costs to the lesser of the applicant's actual 
indirect costs or 8 percent of total direct costs (exclusive of tuition 
and related fees and expenditures for equipment) is applicable. This 
limitation applies to all institutions of higher education other than 
agencies of State and local government.
    (3) The applicant may include as a direct cost student support 
costs related to tutoring, counseling, and support for students 
enrolled in a health career program of study at the respective college 
or university. Tuition and stipends for regular sessions are not 
allowable costs of the grant; however, students recruited through the 
INMED program may apply for funding from the IHS Scholarship Programs.
    (4) Projects requiring a second and third year must include a 
program narrative and categorical budget and justification for each 
additional year of funding requested (this is not considered part of 
the 7-page narrative).
    (5) Provide budgetary information for summary preparatory programs 
for Indian students, who need enrichment in the subjects of math and 
science in order to pursue training in the health profession.

Multi-Year Project Requirements

    Applications must include a narrative, budget, and budget 
justification for the second and third years of funding.
    Appendix to include:
    a. Resumes and position descriptions
    b. Organizational Chart
    c. Work Plan
    d. Tribal Resolution(s)/letters of support
    e. Position Descriptions for Key Staff

Criteria for Applicants Applying for the $60,000 Grant Award

F. Introduction and Potential Effectiveness of Project (30 points)
    (1) Describe your legal status and organization.
    (2) State specific objectives of the project, which are measurable 
in terms of being significant to the needs of Indian people, logical, 
complete and consistent with the purpose of 25 U.S.C. 1612g.
    (3) Describe briefly what the project intends to accomplish. 
Identify the expected results, benefits, and outcomes to be derived 
from each objective of the project.
    (4) Provide a project specific work plan (milestone chart) which 
lists each objective, the tasks to be conducted in order to reach the 
objective, and the time frame needed to accomplish each task. Time 
frames should be projected in a realistic manner to assure that the 
scope of work can be completed within each budget period.
    (5) In the case of proposed projects for identification of Indians 
with a potential for education or training in the health professions, 
include a method for assessing the potential of interested Indians for 
undertaking necessary education or training such health professions.
    (6) State clearly the criteria by which the project's progress will 
be evaluated and by which the success of the project will be 
determined.
    (7) Explain the methodology that will be used to determine if the 
needs, goals, and objectives identified and discussed in the 
application are being met and if the results and benefits identified 
are being achieved.
    (8) Identify who will perform the evaluation and when.
G. Project Administration (20 pts.)
    (1) Provide an organizational chart and describe the 
administrative, managerial and organization arrangements and the 
facilities and resources to be utilized to conduct the proposed project 
(include in appendix).
    (2) Provide the name and qualifications of the project director and 
of other individuals responsible for the conduct of the project. 
Include biographical sketches of key personnel (or job descriptions if 
the position is vacant) (include in appendix).
    (3) Discuss the commitment of the organization, i.e., although not 
required, the level of non-Federal support. List the intended financial 
participation, if any, of the applicant in the proposed project 
specifying the type of contributions such as cash or services, loans of 
full or part-time staff, equipment, space, materials or facilities or 
other contributions.
    (4) To the maximum extent feasible, employ qualified Indians in the 
program.
H. Accessibility to Target Population (20 pts.)
    (1) Describe the current and proposed participation of Indians (if 
any) in your organization.
    (2) Identify the target Indian population to be served by your 
proposed project and the relationship of your organization to that 
population.
    (3) Describe the methodology to be used to access the target 
population.
    (4) Identify existing university tutoring, counseling and student 
support services.
I. Relationship of Objectives to Manpower Deficiencies (20 pts.)
    (1) Provide data and supporting documentation to substantiate need 
for recruitment.
    (2) Describe methodology to locate and recruit students with 
educational potential in a variety of health care fields. Primary 
recruitment efforts must be in the field of medicine with secondary 
efforts in other allied health fields such a pharmacy, dentistry, 
medical technology, x-ray technology, etc. The field of nursing is 
excluded since the IHS does fund the IHS Nursing Recruitment grant 
program.
J. Project Budget (10 pts.)
    (1) Clearly define the budget. Provide a justification and detailed 
breakdown of the funding by category for the first year of the project. 
Information on the project director and project staff should include 
salaries and percentage of time assigned to the grant.
    (2) The available funding level of approximately $60,000 is 
inclusive of both direct and indirect costs. Indirect costs are 
calculated using 8 percent of the total direct costs as required by HHS 
Grants Policy for training grants. Because this project is for a 
training grant, the HHS Grants Policy Statement, Rev. 01/07 limits 
reimbursement of indirect costs to the lesser of the applicant's actual 
indirect costs or 8 percent of total direct costs (exclusive of tuition 
and related fees and expenditures for equipment) is applicable. This 
limitation applies to all institutions of higher education other

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than agencies of State and local government.
    (3) The applicant may include as a direct cost student support 
costs related to tutoring, counseling, and support for students 
enrolled in a health career program of study at the respective college 
or university. Tuition and stipends for regular sessions are not 
allowable costs of the grant; however, students recruited through the 
INMED program may apply for funding from the IHS Scholarship Programs.
    Appendix to include:
    a. Resumes and position descriptions
    b. Organizational Chart
    c. Work Plan
    d. Tribal Resolution(s)/letters of support
    e. Position Descriptions for Key Staff

2. Review and Selection Process

    Applications meeting eligibility requirements that are complete, 
responsive, and conform to this program announcement will be reviewed 
by an Objective Review Committee (ORC) in accordance with IHS objective 
review procedures. The objective review process ensures a nationwide 
competition for limited funding. The ORC will be comprised of IHS (60% 
or less) or other Federal individuals and (40% or more) non-Federal 
individuals with appropriate expertise. The ORC will review each 
application against established criteria. Based upon the evaluation 
criteria, the reviewer will assign a numerical score to each 
application, which will be used in making the final funding decision. 
Approved applications scoring less than 60 points will not be 
considered for funding.
    The results of the review are forwarded to the Director, Office of 
Public Health Support (OPHS), for final review and approval. The 
Director, OPHS, will also consider the recommendations from the 
Division of Health Professions Support and the Division of Grants 
Operations (DGO).

3. Anticipated Announcement and Award Dates

    The IHS anticipates an awards start date of September 1, 2007.

VI. Award Administration Information

1. Award Notices

    The Notice of Award (NoA) will be initiated by the DGO and will be 
mailed via postal mail on or before August 27, 2007 to each entity that 
is approved for funding under this announcement. The NoA will be signed 
by the Grants Management Officer and this is the authorizing document 
for which funds are dispersed to the approved entities. The NoA will 
serve as the official notification of the grant award and will reflect 
the amount of Federal funds awarded, the purpose of the grant, the 
terms and conditions of the award, the effective date of the award, and 
the budget/project period. The NoA is the legally binding document. 
Applicants who are approved but unfunded or disapproved based on their 
Objective Review score will receive a copy of the Executive Summary 
which identifies the weaknesses and strengths of the application 
submitted.

2. Administrative Requirements

    Grants are administered in accordance with the following documents:
     This Program Announcement.
     45 CFR Part 92, A Uniform Administrative Requirements for 
Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State, Local and Tribal 
Governments, or 45 CFR Part 74, A Uniform Administrative Requirements 
for Awards to Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, Other Non 
Profit Organizations, and Commercial Organizations.
     Grants Policy Guidance: HHS Grants Policy Statement, 
October 2006.
     Cost Principles: OMB Circular A-87, State, Local and 
Indian (Title 2 Part 225).
     Administrative Requirements: OMB Circular A-122, A Non 
profit Organizations (Title 2 Part 230).
     Audit Requirements: OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, 
Local Governments, and Non profit Organizations.

3. Indirect Costs

    This section applies to all grant recipients that request indirect 
cost in their application. In accordance with HHS Grants Policy 
Statement, Part II 27, IHS requires applicants to have a current 
indirect cost rate agreement in place prior to award. The rate 
agreement must be prepared in accordance with the applicable cost 
principles and guidance as provided by the cognizant agency or office. 
A current rate means the rate covering the applicable activities and 
the award budget period. If a current rate is not on file with the 
awarding office, the award shall include funds for reimbursement of 
indirect costs. However, the indirect cost portion will remain 
restricted until the current rate is provided to DGO.
    Generally, indirect costs rates for IHS Tribal organization 
grantees are negotiated with the Division of Cost Allocation (DCA) 
https://rates.psc.gov/ and indirect cost rates that are for IHS funded 
federally recognized Tribes are negotiation with the Department of 
Interior. If your organization has questions regarding the indirect 
cost policy, please contact the DGO at 301-443-5204.

4. Reporting

    A. Progress Report. Program progress reports are required semi-
annually. These reports will include a brief comparison of actual 
accomplishments to the goals established for the period, reasons for 
slippage (if applicable), and other pertinent information as required. 
A final report must be submitted within 90 days of expiration of the 
budget/project period.
    B. Financial Status Report. Semi-annual financial status reports 
must be submitted within 30 days of the end of the half year. Final 
financial status reports are due within 90 days of expiration of the 
budget/project period. Standard Form 269 (long form) will be used for 
financial reporting.
    C. Reports. Grantees are responsible and accountable for accurate 
reporting of the Progress Reports and Financial Status Reports which 
are due semi-annually. Financial Status Reports (SF-269) are due 90 
days after each budget period and the final SF-269 must be verified 
from the grantee records on how the value was derived. Grantees must 
submit reports in a reasonable period of time.
    Failure to submit required reports within the time allowed may 
result in suspension or termination of an active grant, withholding of 
additional awards for the project, or other enforcement actions such as 
withholding of payments or converting to the reimbursement method of 
payment. Continued failure to submit required reports may result in one 
or both of the following: (1) The imposition of special award 
provisions; and (2) the non-funding or non-award of other eligible 
projects or activities. This applies whether the delinquency is 
attributable to the failure of the grantee organization or the 
individual responsible for preparation of the reports.

5. Telecommunication for the Hearing Impaired Is Available at: TTY 301-
443-6394

VII. Agency Contacts

    For program information, contact Ms. Jackie Santiago, Office of 
Public Health Support, Division of Health Professions Support, 801 
Thompson Avenue, Suite 120, Rockville, Maryland 20852 (301) 443-3396. 
For grant application and business management information, contact Ms. 
Martha Redhouse, Division of Grants Operations, Indian Health Service, 
801 Thompson Avenue, Suite

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120, Rockville, Maryland 20852 (301) 443-5204.

    Dated: July 2, 2007.
Robert G. McSwain,
Deputy Director, Indian Health Service.
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